Saluda Elementary School
Saluda Elementary School serves 326 students in grades 3-5.
Saluda Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saluda Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saluda Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Saluda Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1149 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
53%
11%
Black
26%
33%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Saluda Elementary School often compared to?
Saluda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Saluda Elementary School?
326 students attend Saluda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Saluda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda Elementary School?
Saluda Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda Elementary School offer ?
Saluda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saluda Elementary School part of?
Saluda Elementary School is part of Saluda 01 School District.
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